Mushroom & Leek Farro “Risotto”

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£4.39

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Serves 3 to 4 @ £1.46 per person

A comforting grain dish cooked slowly in stock, similar to risotto. The nutty wholegrain farro pairs beautifully with earthy mushrooms and sweet leeks.

Ingredients (from the box)

• 200g farro (or Flanders wheat)

• 250–300g mushrooms

• 1 leek

Pantry ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 800ml vegetable stock

• salt & pepper

Method

1. Slice the leek and cook gently in olive oil until soft.

2. Slice the mushrooms and add them to the pan, cooking until they release their juices and start to brown.

3. Stir in the farro and cook for a minute to coat the grains in the oil.

4. Add a ladle of hot stock and simmer gently, stirring occasionally.

5. Continue adding stock gradually as it absorbs, stirring occasionally.

6. Cook for 30–35 minutes, until the grains are tender but still slightly nutty.

7. Season to taste and serve warm.

Optional extras

• parmesan cheese
• knob of butter
• splash of white wine
• fresh thyme or parsley

Serves: 3–4 portions